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Oct 12, 2012 at 3:15 AM

Submissions for Sports Shorts should be sent in paragraph form with contact information to sports@fosters.com or mailed to Foster’s Sports, 150 Venture Drive, Dover, NH 03820. Submit information at least 10 days in advance of event to insure time for proper placement.

Marshwood Memorial Cup Fall Classic

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — On Sunday, Nov. 4, the Marshwood Wrestling and Marshwood Hockey Boosters will be coming together to hold the first Memorial Cup Fall Classic golf tournament to be held at the Links at Outlook in South Berwick, Maine. The proceeds from this event will help offset some of the expenses for these two booster clubs for the upcoming season. The cost is only $95 per golfer, which includes green fees,cart,T-shirt and a meal after your round. This will be open to the first 128 golfers (32 foursomes)who sign up. This will be a scramble format with an 8:30 am. shotgun start. Dinner tickets and sponsorship opportunities are also available. For a players application or for more information on how you can participate in this event call Ralph Hyson, tournament director, at 1-207-252-3152 or e-mail at Rbra4h@aol.com.

ROCHESTER — The Spaulding Alumni Association is hosting an impromptu “ Homecoming” on Friday, Oct. 26, at Spaulding High School Hugo Bolin Field. That night, the undefeated 1971 and 1982 state championship football teams will be honored. If you were a player, or know a player on those teams, please let the SAA know if you are able to attend this recognition ceremony to be held prior to the Bedford-Spaulding game that night. A head count is needed for food and hats. In the past, the following Spaulding teams have been recognized: the 1943-44 baseball teams, and the 1956, 1957, 1979 and 1990 football teams, with a casual “meet and greet.” The teams have been invited to meet prior to these events with some refreshments in the Spaulding High cafeteria to allow teammates to gather and reminisce, and then proceed to the field for introductions and brief recap of their seasons prior to the kick-off. Please help spread the word to the players (and their families) who took part in these memorable seasons, and the SAA would also like to invite all past Spaulding Alumni to come by and help celebrate this event as well!

If you have any questions feel free to email through the Spaulding Alumni Association on Facebook, or contact Denise Chick at denise.chick@metrocast.net. Men’s 50-plus basketball league

DOVER — Registration for the Dover Men’s 50-plus Basketball League’s 2012-13 season will be held until Nov. 5. The registration fee is $135.The program is designed for individuals who are 50 years old or older as of Feb. 28, 2013. Games are generally played at the McConnell Center Gym on Wednesday nights from Nov. 28 to March 27. Registration forms can be picked up at the McConnell Center. Registration forms, along with payment, can be dropped off at the McConnell Center or mailed c/o Steve Towne, 124 Court Street, Dover, NH 03820. For more information, please contact Steve Towne at 742-6815, or Ron Anderson at 767-9353.

Pumpkin 5K to Benefit Boston Children’s Hospital

ROCHESTER — Would you like to run or walk for a good cause? Maybe even wear a costume while doing it? Then sign up for the first annual Pumpkin 5K Road Race benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital, happening on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Eastern Propane, Lilac City Pediatrics and the Spaulding High School Interact Club, this race starts and ends at the Rochester Community Center and runs through Rochester. The course is a sanctioned 5K course with age group medals, post race food and electronic timing is provided by New England Timing. Boston Children’s Hospital is one of the top ranked hospitals in the country. From the latest advances in many fields like cardiology and neurology, they provide life saving care, including for hundreds of New Hampshire kids right in our area. By fundraising for them, Pumpkin 5k helps them to continue with this mission.So sign up for the Pumpkin 5K at www.pumpkin5k.org. And we will have candy!

Farmington Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 10

FARMINGTON — The sixth Farmington 500 Boys & Girls Club Sports Hall of Fame will be held Nov. 10 at the Henry Wilson Memorial School gym. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased until Oct. 31 at Mills Market and Farmington High School.The 2012 inductees include athletes Steve Mosher, Tim Mucher, Casey Howard and Marshall Gibbs, and contributors Reggie Charette, Jim Black, Dave Hagar, Dave Vachon and Cheryl Peabody.The Thayer family will receive the Ellison Award and the 1952 youth baseball teams will be honored on the 60th anniversary of the first youth baseball season in Farmington.

Spaulding Homecoming on Oct. 26

ROCHESTER — The Spaulding Alumni Association is hosting an impromptu “ Homecoming” on Friday, Oct. 26, at Spaulding High School Hugo Bolin Field. That night, the undefeated 1971 and 1982 state championship football teams will be honored. If you were a player, or know a player on those teams, please let the SAA know if you are able to attend this recognition ceremony to be held prior to the Bedford-Spaulding game that night. A head count is needed for food and hats. In the past, the following Spaulding teams have been recognized: the 1943-44 baseball teams, and the 1956, 1957, 1979 and 1990 football teams, with a casual “meet and greet.” The teams have been invited to meet prior to these events with some refreshments in the Spaulding High cafeteria to allow teammates to gather and reminisce, and then proceed to the field for introductions and brief recap of their seasons prior to the kick-off. Please help spread the word to the players (and their families) who took part in these memorable seasons, and the SAA would also like to invite all past Spaulding Alumni to come by and help celebrate this event as well! If you have any questions feel free to email through the Spaulding Alumni Association on Facebook, or contact Denise Chick at denise.chick@metrocast.net.

Dover field hockey clinic

DOVER — Dover High School field hockey will be offering a Field Hockey Clinic for girls in grades 2-7 on Oct. 13. The clinic will run from 8-10 a.m. on Fiske Field at the high school. Cost will be $25. All participants must bring shin guards and mouth guards. The clinic will provide the sticks and fun. If you need more information please contact Coach MJ Hippern at m. hippern@dover.k12.nh. us or 603-767-7833.

Running deer shoots

NEW DURHAM — The Farmington Fish & Game Club has set the 2012 dates for this year’s annual “running deer shoots.” Open to the public they will be held on Sundays 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 14, 21 and 28. The Farmington Fish & Game is located On Old Bay Road in New Durham. For any further information please call Tom at 603-875-2065

DHS boosters provide financial aid

DOVER — The Dover High School Football Boosters Club is pleased to announce the expansion of a financial-aid program to encourage and support those students interested in playing football at Dover High School. The DHS Football Boosters Club has allocated up to $2,500 to help any new or current Dover football player who is in need financial assistance with the cost of the transportation fee, football cleats, gloves, or related football clothing and equipment.For more information, email Lynn Dow at dhsfootball.nh.president@gmail.com or call 603-238-8339.

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